Controlled interkingdom cell-cell communication between Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Bacillus subtilis using quorum-sensing peptides by Tomislav Vološen, Uta Gutbier, Uta Gutbier, Ramón Korn, Juliane Korp, Tobias Göttsche, Linda Schuster, Carolin Pohl, Cindy Rau, Diana Wolf, Kai Ostermann

“…Understanding communication among microorganisms through the array of signal molecules and establishing controlled signal transfer between different species is a major goal of the future of biotechnology, and controlled multispecies bioreactor cultivations will open a wide range of applications. …”
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Exploring the bioactivity of MicroRNAs Originated from Plant-derived Exosome-like Nanoparticles (PELNs): current perspectives by Kingsley Miyanda Tembo, Xiaohui Wang, Mansoor Bolideei, Qianrui Liu, Farouk Baboni, Mohammad Javad Mehran, Fei Sun, Cong-Yi Wang

“…In contrast, plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PELNs) offer a sustainable, biocompatible, and cost-effective alternative, encapsulating a diverse array of bioactive miRNAs with significant therapeutic potential. …”
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High‐stability two‐dimensional perovskite LaNb2O7 for high‐performance wide‐temperature (80–780 K) UV light detection and human motion detection by Yong Zhang, Jian Yao, Lin Wang, Long Chen, Junyi Du, Pin Zhao, Qing Guo, Zhen Zhang, Lixing Kang, Xiaosheng Fang

“…Abstract The unity of high‐stability and high‐performance in two‐dimensional (2D) material devices has consistently posed a fundamental challenge. Halide perovskites have shown exceptional optoelectronic properties but poor stability. …”
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Labour or capital factors: Which influence industrial automation more? by Marcin Gryczka

“…Research Design & Methods: The empirical insights came from a broad array of statistical data spanning from 2000 to 2022, acquired from reputable international institutions. …”
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An international consensus panel on the potential value of Digital Surgery by Anita Patel, Giuseppe Turchetti, Guy Maddern, Ataru Igarashi, Prasanna Sooriakumaran, Gretchen Purcell Jackson, Anastasia Chalkidou, Jamie Erskine, Jean-Christophe Bernhard, Payam Abrishami, Richard Charter, Richard Culbertson, Jo Carol Hiatt, Matthew Lien, Joseph Soon Yau Ng, Koon Ho Rha, Scott Tackett

“…Objectives The use of digital technology in surgery is increasing rapidly, with a wide array of new applications from presurgical planning to postsurgical performance assessment. …”
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Multiplicity of weak solutions in double phase Kirchhoff elliptic problems with Neumann conditions by Ahmed Ahmed, Mohamed Saad Bouh Elemine Vall, Salah Boulaaras

“…The problem is characterized by the equation { − K 1 ( ∫ Λ A ( y , ∇ ζ ) d y ) div a ( y , ∇ ζ ) − K 2 ( ∫ Λ B ( y , ∇ ζ ) d y ) div b ( y , ∇ ζ ) + K 1 ( ∫ Λ 1 ν 1 ( y ) | ζ | ν 1 ( y ) d y ) | ζ | ν 1 ( y ) − 2 ζ + K 2 ( ∫ Λ 1 ν 2 ( y ) | ζ | ν 2 ( y ) d y ) | ζ | ν 2 ( y ) − 2 ζ = θ ( y , ζ ) in  Λ a ( y , ∇ ζ ) ⋅ n → = b ( y , ∇ ζ ) ⋅ n → = 0 , on  ∂ Λ , $$ \left \{ \textstyle\begin{array}{l@{\quad}l} -K_{1}\left (\int _{\Lambda} A(y, \nabla \zeta ) \mathrm{d} y\right ) \operatorname{div} a(y, \nabla \zeta ) -K_{2}\left (\int _{\Lambda} B(y, \nabla \zeta ) \mathrm{d} y\right ) \operatorname{div} b(y, \nabla \zeta ) \\ +K_{1}\left (\int _{\Lambda} \frac{1}{\nu _{1}(y)}| \zeta |^{\nu _{1}(y)} \mathrm{d} y\right )| \zeta |^{\nu _{1}(y)-2} \zeta \\ \quad{} +K_{2}\left ( \int _{\Lambda} \frac{1}{\nu _{2}(y)}| \zeta |^{\nu _{2}(y)} \mathrm{d} y\right )| \zeta |^{\nu _{2}(y)-2} \zeta =\theta (y, \zeta ) &\text{in } \Lambda \\ a(y, \nabla \zeta )\cdot \vec{n}=b(y, \nabla \zeta )\cdot \vec{n}=0, & \text{on } \partial \Lambda ,\end{array}\displaystyle \right . $$ where K 1 $K_{1} $ and K 2 $K_{2} $ are Kirchhoff-type functions, and the nonlinearities A ( y , ∇ ζ ) $A(y, \nabla \zeta ) $ and B ( y , ∇ ζ ) $B(y, \nabla \zeta ) $ exhibit double phase behavior. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

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Evaluation of environmental assessment tools for settings for individuals living with dementia by Margaret P. Calkins, Migette L. Kaup, Addie M. Abushousheh

“…Evaluation of the environmental assessment tools includes a synthesis of published data for each tool's reliability, validity, ease of use, interpretability, strengths and weaknesses, as well as a comparison of various tool characteristics including date of development, country of origin, applicable care setting(s), number and variety of measures and underlying constructs, format, and descriptive versus evaluative content. …”
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Graphene/PtSe₂/Ultra-Thin SiO₂/Si Broadband Photodetector with Large Responsivity and Fast Response Time by Qing-Hai Zhu, Jian Chai, Shi-Yu Wei, Jia-Bao Sun, Yi-Jun Sun, Daisuke Kiriya, Ming-Sheng Xu

“…Our study will provide guiding significance for how to improve the comprehensive properties of PDs based on 2D/Si heterostructure for practical applications.…”
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The role of generative AI tools in case-based learning and teaching evaluation of medical biochemistry by Liang Li, Weiwei Zhang, Kun Zhang, Yuhan Yang, Lan Wang, Luo Zuo, Yiran Sun, Quekun Peng

“…Objective This study aims to explore the potential of generative AI tools as teaching assistants in medical biochemistry, particularly in CBL (Case-Based Learning) settings where their application is currently limited. Methods We conducted a comparative study involving a control group (N = 40) and an experimental group (N = 39) to assess the impact of AI tools on CBL learning. …”
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Gender differences in L1 vertebral strength in adults 50+ using automated CT-based finite element analysis by Hsiang-Ho Chen, Chieh-Wei Wu, Yen Cheng, Mao-Chieh Su, Yu-Jhen Chen, Po-Liang Lai

“…The CT images are stacked into a 3D array, and the pixel values are converted by Hounsfield units based on CT image. …”
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Species identification of modern and archaeological shark and ray skeletal tissues using collagen peptide mass fingerprinting by Michael Buckley, Ellie-May Oldfield, Cristina Oliveira, Clara Boulanger, Clara Boulanger, Andrew C. Kitchener, Andrew C. Kitchener, Nicole R. Fuller, Traci Ardren, Victor D. Thompson, Scott M. Fitzpatrick, Michelle J. LeFebvre

“…Yet, the historical ecology of elasmobranchs receives relatively less archaeological attention compared to that of ray-finned fishes or marine mammals, largely due to issues of taxonomic resolution across zooarchaeological identifications.MethodsWe explore the use of Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS) for species identification in this unstudied group, using an archaeological case study from the marine environments of the Florida Keys, a marine biodiversity hotspot that is home to an array of elasmobranch species and conservation efforts. …”
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Characteristics and Mechanisms of Single Event Effects Caused by Atmospheric Neutrons in System in Package Device by YE Jiefeng1, 2, LIANG Chaohui2, ZHANG Zhangang2, ZHENG Shunshun1, 2, LEI Zhifeng2, LIU Zhili3, GENG Gaoying3, HAN Hui1

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Nitrogen-rich covalent organic polymers for efficient solid phase extraction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water samples by Yuqi Cheng, Jia Li, Xiaochen Xiu, Xinghua Teng, Wen Zhang, Lei Ji, Leilei Wang

“…In order to monitor trace levels of NSAIDs from complex water samples, development of facile and efficient sample pretreatment is of great significance. Herein, a nitrogen-rich covalent organic polymer containing phenyl, triazine and amine groups was fabricated via solvent-free copolymerization. …”
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Cluster advantages in the state management of the financial resources of the agricultural sector in the Sakha (Yakutia) Republic by T. S. Rotar

“…Table methods of qualitative data visualization and statistical methods of social and economic phenomena and processes were used as a range of statistical tools in the research. Particularly, the method of cluster analysis was realized by the means of STATISTICA 10.0 application software package for the research purposes. …”
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Applying global NASA data to local planning for extreme heat in Prince George’s County, Maryland by Stephanie Schollaert Uz, Katharine C. Stover, Katharine C. Stover, Samantha L. Smith, Samantha L. Smith, Debra M. Collier, Jacob Riley, Evelyn H. Hoban

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Numerical Investigation of Droplet Impact on Stationary and Horizontal Moving Surfaces with Superhydrophobic Micro-Pillar Structures by Haibin Zhang, Fuxing Jia, Min Wei

“…Superhydrophobic surfaces with arrayed pillar structures have huge application prospects in various industrial fields, such as self-cleaning, waterproofing, anti-corrosion, and anti-icing. …”
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Research Advance on the Sensing Characteristics of Refractive Index Sensors Based on Electromagnetic Metamaterials by Zongli Wang, Xin Wang, Junlin Wang

“…As a new type of detection method, metamaterial sensors can break through the resolution limit of traditional sensors for a small amount of substance and have the advantages of high sensitivity, fast response, and simple measurement. …”
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Explainable machine learning models for mortality prediction in patients with sepsis in tertiary care hospital ICU in low- to middle-income countries by Saumya Diwan, Vinay Gandhi, Esha Baidya Kayal, Puneet Khanna, Amit Mehndiratta

“…Abstract Introduction Mortality in sepsis patients remains a challenging condition due to its complex nature. …”
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Activated melanocytes and senescent collagen fibers predict laser-treated melasma outcomes: An optical biopsy–based prospective cohort study by Yen-Jen Wang, Chang-Cheng Chang, Yu-Hung Wu, Ling Huang, I-Ling Chen, Yu-Chang Shih, Hsing Cheng, Jia-Wei Shen, Meng-En Lu, Hsiu-Mei Chiang, Bor-Shyh Lin

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